US Popularity Rank: 4498

Origin: British

Meaning: Gracious clearing

With both British and French origins, Leanne is a girl’s name meaning “to twine around.” This name combines both Lee and Anne to give us this once-popular mid-19th-century name. Together they mean something along the lines of “gracious clearing.” Since Leanne became a name, there have been many popular variations that may be more recognizable in this day and age. Some of these include Lianne, Leigh-Anne, and Leanna. If you’re looking for a sweet combination name, Leanne is the way to go.